Aston Villa are set to meet with the EFL to discuss the club's future plans and financial problems.

The Telegraph reports today that EFL chief executive Shaun Harvey will meet with club officials to determine the clubs future direction.

Villa's struggles in the last week have been well documented and have prompted rising fears from the clubs fanbase.

The report states that Harvey will request a business plan from the club and will seek reassurances that they can fulfill their financial obligations.

Unsustainable

Aston Villa should cash in on Jack Grealish and Jonathan Kodjia to help fund a squad rebuild this summer.

That’s the view of ex-Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan who believes Villa can still ‘go again’ next term.

Speaking to talkSPORT, he said: “They’ve got some key assets, in Grealish and possibly Kodjia who could be sold.

“I’m not suggesting they should sell their assets to consolidate.

“I’m suggesting they could sell two assets, capitalise on them at a decent price, to be able to make their squad more competitive and then go again next season.”

Jordan, who knows all about the inner workings of a football club added: “I think Villa are going to have to adjust (next season)

“It’s been difficult because of the big contracts.

“There are some players on 60k/70k-a-week in the Championship which is unsustainable.

“I think if there was an offer at the right level, Villa will probably be sold.”

Hutton in talks elsewhere

Alan Hutton is being targeted by Aston Villa’s Championship and Midlands rivals Nottingham Forest this summer.

Right-back Hutton, who filled in at left-back for a significant chunk of Aston Villa’s ultimately fruitless promotion chase last season, is out of contract now that the end of the campaign has arrived.

The Scot, who is now 33, has made over 150 appearances for Villa since arriving in the summer of 2011 under Alex McLeish - despite being loaned out to three different clubs in that time.

One of those sides was in fact Forest, who - the Nottingham Post are now reporting - want to bring him back to the City Ground on a permanent basis.

Aitor Karanka is even willing to off Hutton a two-year contract to switch allegiances ahead of the new campaign.

Forest are in the market for a new full-back as they prepare for the departure of former Villan Eric Lichaj, who is heading north to Hull City.

Villa are needing to significantly trim their wage bill this summer, to comply with Financial Fair Play restrictions, having missed out on a return to the Premier League.

While Hutton had hoped to remain at B6, it remains to be seen whether the claret and blues are in a position to offer him an extended stay.

“I can confirm to you now we will be talking to him next week, whichever division we are in,” Bruce said, during the week building up to the play-off final. “He deserves it.”

Club statement

Aston Villa have yesterday confirmed the departure of Keith Wyness. The CEO was suspended last week and has now left the club.

It's understood that Wyness is suing Villa for constructive dismissal and that could cost the club up to £6m.

This is what the statement from the club said:

"Aston Villa Football Club can confirm that Keith Wyness has now left the club.

"The club notes the media speculation relating to Keith’s departure and prospective legal proceedings.

"The club will be happy to defend legal proceedings if called on to do so and does not propose to comment further at this time."

McGrath's message

"Tell the fans what's happening!"

It's a simple message, and a simple request.

Speaking on Twitter, Paul McGrath has called on his former club to give the fans the answers to what is happening at the club.

The claret and blue legend used the hashtag #respect, in his plea to the club.

He stated: To All Aston Villa supporters, while people are worried what the future holds for their beloved club , things need to be done, in a way that us fans are told what's happening! # SimpleAs # Respect # AVFC

McGrath's plea comes after a time of mass instability at the club after the play-off final failure.

The aftermath of not reaching the Premier League has seen the club's finances unravel and uncertainty grow.